Biology is one of the most popular A Level subjects in the country, attracting students that study a variety of other subjects. Students will try and understand how animals and organisms (including humans) work, how we have evolved over the years and the things that can make us unwell as well as the things that can improve our health. As with the other sciences, biology helps you to build up research, problem solving, organisation and analytical skills. If you study biology, you will likely find yourself working on group projects, which will help you build your teamwork and communication skills too. Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology Module 2 – Foundations in biology Module 3 – Exchange and Transport Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
We follow the OCR exam board. The A Level qualification is a full time course achieved over a two year period. It is assessed by 3 written exams at the end of the second year: Two written papers, both 2 hours and 15 minutes worth 37% One written paper 1 hour 30 minutes worth 26% The practical skills and techniques are assessed directly in the practical endorsement, using the common practical assessment criteria (CPAC). Students carry out 12 practicals throughout the two years of the A Level course and maintain their own records. Quality assurance of the practical endorsement is carried out by visiting monitors.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 30-32 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DN |
Biology is one of the most popular A Level subjects in the country, attracting students that study a variety of other subjects. Students will try and understand how animals and organisms (including humans) work, how we have evolved over the years and the things that can make us unwell as well as the things that can improve our health. As with the other sciences, biology helps you to build up research, problem solving, organisation and analytical skills. If you study biology, you will likely find yourself working on group projects, which will help you build your teamwork and communication skills too. Content is split into six teaching modules: Module 1 – Development of practical skills in biology Module 2 – Foundations in biology Module 3 – Exchange and Transport Module 4 – Biodiversity, evolution and disease Module 5 – Communication, homeostasis and energy Module 6 – Genetics, evolution and ecosystems
We follow the OCR exam board. The A Level qualification is a full time course achieved over a two year period. It is assessed by 3 written exams at the end of the second year: Two written papers, both 2 hours and 15 minutes worth 37% One written paper 1 hour 30 minutes worth 26% The practical skills and techniques are assessed directly in the practical endorsement, using the common practical assessment criteria (CPAC). Students carry out 12 practicals throughout the two years of the A Level course and maintain their own records. Quality assurance of the practical endorsement is carried out by visiting monitors.